S. I. Hayakawa
Linguist and California Senator
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Leaders & Politicians
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Canada/United States
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A Canadian-American linguist and politician, significant for contributions to linguistics and public policy. Served as a U.S. Senator representing California from 1977 to 1983. Delivered perspectives on language issues during the development of educational policies and immigrant language rights. Promoted English as the official language in various public forums and legislative efforts.
Served as U.S. Senator from California
Authored 'Language in Thought and Action'
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Cyclist and Tour de France winner
Born
July 18th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
May 5th, 2000 26 years ago — 85 years old
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Italian cellist and composer
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July 18th, 1670 355 years ago
Died
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Mexican-American actress and dancer
Born
July 18th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1944 81 years ago — 36 years old
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American historian and author
Born
July 18th, 1943 82 years ago
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Brazilian footballer with prolific scoring
Born
July 18th, 1892 133 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1969 56 years ago — 77 years old
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Baseball player and catcher for Reds
Born
July 18th, 1881 144 years ago
Died
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English-American minister in Salem
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Died
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American publisher and newspaper executive
Born
1927 99 years ago
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July 5th, 1902 123 years ago
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American soldier and World War I veteran
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February 1st, 1901 125 years ago
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February 27th, 2011 15 years ago — 110 years old
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Chinese general and military leader
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1921 105 years ago
Died
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